Summer Babysitter’s Training Camp Offered by the Greenwich Chapter
By gb on Jun 21, 2010 with Comments 0
The Greenwich Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a new, two-week long (8-day) Babysitter’s Training Camp this summer, Monday through Thursday, July 12 – July 15 and Monday through Thursday, July 19 – July 22. Classes will he held at the Greenwich Chapter, 99 Indian Fields Road, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
The course will teach young teens, ages 11 to 15, the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. Participants will develop skills in leadership and professionalism; basic care-including feeding and diapering; safety and safe play; first aid; how to handle emergency situations and how to create a resume and interview for jobs! Interactive activities include caring, feeding and diapering infants and toddlers using realistic baby dolls and training manikins as well as problem solving scenarios.
The fee for this comprehensive program is $125 per student, which includes participant books and a drawstring bag with a first aid kit. Space is limited, so please contact Maria Del Re, Director of Health & Safety at (203) 869-8444 x124 as soon as possible!
The Greenwich Chapter of the American Red Cross provides relief to victims of emergencies and disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. For further information about the programs and services offered by the Greenwich Chapter, visit www.greenwichredcross.org.
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